Konica Minolta Shares Drop 6.7% After Plan

Konica Minolta shares dropped 6.7% after it announced a new medium‑term plan targeting fiscal year ending March 2029.
The plan targets an 8% return on equity, 6% return on invested capital and cuts fixed costs by ¥10 billion.
For FY2027, Konica Minolta forecasts roughly 2% sales growth and a slight rise in business contribution profit, citing Middle‑East risks.
The strategy seeks higher revenue from high‑profit industry segments while maintaining control over its existing portfolio, including low‑profit units.